Top Rankings
Alamogordo Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,571 students in Alamogordo Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Alamogordo Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
15 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
5,571 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Alamogordo Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 85 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Graduation Rate
79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
# American Indian Students
78 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
89 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,372 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
62%
# Black Students
319 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
6%
2%
# White Students
2,328 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
365 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
174
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
393
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
404
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
423
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
437
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
415
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
431
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
426
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
448
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
428
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
425
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
410
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
378
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,691 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,060 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,691
$14,520
Spending / Student
$13,060
$13,895
Best Alamogordo Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holloman Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Holloman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Arnold
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23 Karr Canyon
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2211 Puerto Rico Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 19th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Dale Scott Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Star Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Washington Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #99.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2410 10th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
La Luz Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Alamo
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #1212.
Alamogordo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Cuba Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #1313.
North Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #1414.
Academy Del Sol Alt.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Grades: 10-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 E 12th St Bldg F
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alamogordo Public Schools School District?
Alamogordo Public Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,571 students.
What is the rank of Alamogordo Public Schools School District?
Alamogordo Public Schools School District is ranked #46 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alamogordo Public Schools School District?
43% of Alamogordo Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alamogordo Public Schools School District?
Alamogordo Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Alamogordo Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,060 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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